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Brassica Salad

Ingredients
  • 2 cups each (sliced like coleslaw): broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, red cabbage
  • raisins
  • sunflower seeds
  • Ranch dressing
Instruction
  1. Toss chopped vegetables in the Ranch dressing.
  2. Chill and serve.
The Brassicas

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts—all are Brassicas, a genus of plants in the mustard family. Brassica vegetables are very high in vitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber. They are even more valuable for their phytonutrients.